About Renee MacMaster Expertise I can answer questions about Show jumping, hunter..dressage, english pleasure. I can also answer questions about on ground problems, and pretty much everything to do with horses. Health issues..etc. I would be very pleased to answer any questions. I have been coaching jumping and over all english riding for over 15 years.
Experience I am experienced in english riding: show jumping, hunter, dressage..level 1 and 2...I have been coaching jumping for 15 years.
Education/Credentials graduated high school, and university. Professional jumping coach.
Expert: Renee MacMaster Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: horse problem
Question QUESTION: Hi,
I have a thoroughbred amre that I'm planning on showing in trillium this year in the jumper division.I've trained her to jump but I've never had a horse with her problem before. She doesn't refuse too often but when she goes over a "scary" jump she takes off afterwards. Usually the higher she jumps the more she is likely to do this. How can I teach her to keep a steady pace unless asked otherwise.Also, other time when she gets used to a jump she'll get lazy and almost knock the poles on purpose, I use wooden poles so its not like it doesn't hurt. How can I teach ehr to not want to knock the poles ? Please answer asap. Thanks for your time
Maxene
ANSWER: Hello Maxene!
Alright, well for the rushing after the jump, well get her to circle alot before jumping. Do NOT let her jump until she is totally under your control. If you have to, circle her after the jump.
Work on transitions alot, and make her pay attention to you.
What kind of bit are you using on her?
Now for the laziness.... lol
Alright, well make sure you ride her with ALOT of impulsion. Some people ''wrap'' their horses. That is when two people stand on each side of the jump, and slightly raise the pole as the horse is going over it, SLIGHTLYa tapping her legs....very lightly, just so she goes over it higher the next time. I heard it works very successfully.
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QUESTION: hey! WOw that was quick I'll try that! I use a d-ring snaffle on her.I also have another question if you dont mind.Sometimes when she refuses a jump she gets herself really worked up over it and when I circle her around to try again she either races to it or she'l kinda half rear as she cantering to it and then jump to the side just before it. Also do you suggest practicing higher then you actually show?
Thankyou Maxene
Answer Hello again! lol
Alright, well maybe try a bit a little bit more severe. Doctor Bristol bits work AMAZINGLY, cause when the horse tries to bit down on the bit to take off, the centerpiece of the bit is on an angle, which puts a pressure point on their tongue, so they release and have no choice but to listen to you.
Alright, it sounds like she is getting ''hot'' after the fences. But like I said, try a different bit, and really sit deep on her, and use your voice to calm her down. Use alot of half halts after your jump, and push her into her corners.
I wouldn't necessarily jump higher than the shows.
